William Beauclerk, 10th Duke of St Albans
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William Amelius Aubrey de Vere Beauclerk, 10th Duke of St Albans PC (15 April 1840 – 10 May 1898), styled Earl of Burford until 1849, was a British Liberal
politician. He served as Captain of the Yeomen of the Guard
under William Gladstone between 1868 and 1874.
, and Elizabeth Catherine, daughter of Major-General Joseph Gubbins.
in the House of Lords
and served as Captain of the Yeomen of the Guard
from 1868 to 1874 in William Ewart Gladstone
's first administration. In 1869 he was sworn of the Privy Council. He never returned to political office but served as Lord-Lieutenant of Nottinghamshire between 1880 and 1898.
), daughter of Lieutenant-General the Honourable Charles Grey and granddaughter of Charles Grey, 2nd Earl Grey
, on 20 June 1867 in London
. They had three children:
After the early death of his first wife, he married, secondly, Grace Bernal-Osborne (d. 18 November 1926, London
), on 3 January 1874 in County Tipperary
. She was the grand-daughter of London Sephardic Jewish Shakespearian actor turned parliamentarian Ralph Bernal
. Her father Ralph Bernal Jr., later Ralph Bernal Osborne
, was Secretary of the Admiralty and a parliamentarian. Grace's mother was an Osborne, an Anglo-Irish landed family. They had five children:
The Duke of St Albans died in May 1898, aged 58, and was succeeded in the dukedom by his only son from his first marriage, Charles.
Liberal Party (UK)
The Liberal Party was one of the two major political parties of the United Kingdom during the 19th and early 20th centuries. It was a third party of negligible importance throughout the latter half of the 20th Century, before merging with the Social Democratic Party in 1988 to form the present day...
politician. He served as Captain of the Yeomen of the Guard
Captain of the Yeomen of the Guard
The Captain of the Queen's Bodyguard of the Yeomen of the Guard is a UK government post usually held by the Government Deputy Chief Whip in the House of Lords...
under William Gladstone between 1868 and 1874.
Background
St Albans was the only son of William Beauclerk, 9th Duke of St AlbansWilliam Beauclerk, 9th Duke of St Albans
William Aubrey de Vere Beauclerk, 9th Duke of St. Albans was the son of William Beauclerk, 8th Duke of St Albans. He played a first-class cricket match for Hampshire in 1817....
, and Elizabeth Catherine, daughter of Major-General Joseph Gubbins.
Political career
St Albans succeeded his father in the dukedom in 1849, aged nine. He later took his seat on the LiberalLiberal Party (UK)
The Liberal Party was one of the two major political parties of the United Kingdom during the 19th and early 20th centuries. It was a third party of negligible importance throughout the latter half of the 20th Century, before merging with the Social Democratic Party in 1988 to form the present day...
in the House of Lords
House of Lords
The House of Lords is the upper house of the Parliament of the United Kingdom. Like the House of Commons, it meets in the Palace of Westminster....
and served as Captain of the Yeomen of the Guard
Captain of the Yeomen of the Guard
The Captain of the Queen's Bodyguard of the Yeomen of the Guard is a UK government post usually held by the Government Deputy Chief Whip in the House of Lords...
from 1868 to 1874 in William Ewart Gladstone
William Ewart Gladstone
William Ewart Gladstone FRS FSS was a British Liberal statesman. In a career lasting over sixty years, he served as Prime Minister four separate times , more than any other person. Gladstone was also Britain's oldest Prime Minister, 84 years old when he resigned for the last time...
's first administration. In 1869 he was sworn of the Privy Council. He never returned to political office but served as Lord-Lieutenant of Nottinghamshire between 1880 and 1898.
Family
St Albans was twice married. He married, firstly, Lady Sybil Mary Grey (28 November 1848 – 7 September 1871, LondonLondon
London is the capital city of :England and the :United Kingdom, the largest metropolitan area in the United Kingdom, and the largest urban zone in the European Union by most measures. Located on the River Thames, London has been a major settlement for two millennia, its history going back to its...
), daughter of Lieutenant-General the Honourable Charles Grey and granddaughter of Charles Grey, 2nd Earl Grey
Charles Grey, 2nd Earl Grey
Charles Grey, 2nd Earl Grey, KG, PC , known as Viscount Howick between 1806 and 1807, was Prime Minister of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland from 22 November 1830 to 16 July 1834. A member of the Whig Party, he backed significant reform of the British government and was among the...
, on 20 June 1867 in London
London
London is the capital city of :England and the :United Kingdom, the largest metropolitan area in the United Kingdom, and the largest urban zone in the European Union by most measures. Located on the River Thames, London has been a major settlement for two millennia, its history going back to its...
. They had three children:
- Lady Louise de Vere Beauclerk (12 April 1869 – 15 December 1958), married Gerald Loder, 1st Baron Wakehurst and had issue.
- Charles Victor Albert Aubrey de Vere Beauclerk, 11th Duke of St AlbansCharles Beauclerk, 11th Duke of St AlbansCharles Victor Albert Aubrey de Vere Beauclerk, 11th Duke of St Albans was a British peer and soldier, known as the Earl of Burford before 1898....
(1870–1934) - Lady Sybil Evelyn de Vere Beauclerk (21 August 1871 – 20 September 1910), married Major William Lascelles, great-grandson of Henry Lascelles, 2nd Earl of HarewoodHenry Lascelles, 2nd Earl of HarewoodHenry Lascelles, 2nd Earl of Harewood DL , known as Viscount Lascelles from 1814 to 1820, was a British peer and Member of Parliament....
and had issue.
After the early death of his first wife, he married, secondly, Grace Bernal-Osborne (d. 18 November 1926, London
London
London is the capital city of :England and the :United Kingdom, the largest metropolitan area in the United Kingdom, and the largest urban zone in the European Union by most measures. Located on the River Thames, London has been a major settlement for two millennia, its history going back to its...
), on 3 January 1874 in County Tipperary
County Tipperary
County Tipperary is a county of Ireland. It is located in the province of Munster and is named after the town of Tipperary. The area of the county does not have a single local authority; local government is split between two authorities. In North Tipperary, part of the Mid-West Region, local...
. She was the grand-daughter of London Sephardic Jewish Shakespearian actor turned parliamentarian Ralph Bernal
Ralph Bernal
Ralph Bernal was a British Whig politician and art collector. His family were Sephardi Jews of Spanish origin, but he was baptised at St Olave Hart Street in London....
. Her father Ralph Bernal Jr., later Ralph Bernal Osborne
Ralph Bernal Osborne
Ralph Bernal Osborne, MP , born and baptised with the name of Ralph Bernal, Jr., was a British Liberal politician.-Life:...
, was Secretary of the Admiralty and a parliamentarian. Grace's mother was an Osborne, an Anglo-Irish landed family. They had five children:
- Osborne de Vere Beauclerk, 12th Duke of St AlbansOsborne Beauclerk, 12th Duke of St AlbansOsbourne de Vere Beauclerk, 12th Duke of St Albans was the son of William Beauclerk, 10th Duke of St Albans....
(1874–1964) - Lady Moyra de Vere Beauclerk (20 January 1876 – 7 February 1942), married Lord Richard Cavendish, grandson of William Cavendish, 7th Duke of DevonshireWilliam Cavendish, 7th Duke of DevonshireWilliam Cavendish, 7th Duke of Devonshire KG, PC , styled as Lord Cavendish of Keighley between 1831 and 1834 and known as The Earl of Burlington between 1834 and 1858, was a British landowner, benefactor and politician.-Background and education:Cavendish was the son of William Cavendish, eldest...
and had issue. - Lady Katherine de Vere Beauclerk (25 May 1877 – 1 February 1958), married, firstly, Henry Somerset, grandson of Henry Somerset, 8th Duke of BeaufortHenry Somerset, 8th Duke of BeaufortCaptain Henry Charles FitzRoy Somerset, 8th Duke of Beaufort KG, PC, DL , styled Earl of Glamorgan until 1835 and Marquess of Worcester from 1835 to 1853, was a British peer, soldier and Conservative politician...
and secondly, Major-General Sir William LambtonWilliam Lambton (British Army officer)Major-General The Hon. Sir William Lambton KCB CMG CVO DSO was a British Army officer who commanded 4th Division during World War I.-Military career:...
, son of George Lambton, 2nd Earl of DurhamGeorge Lambton, 2nd Earl of DurhamGeorge Frederick D'Arcy Lambton, 2nd Earl of Durham , known as Viscount Lambton from 1831 to 1845, was a British peer....
. - Lady Alexandra de Vere Beauclerk (5 July 1878 – 16 April 1935), died unmarried.
- Lord William Huddlestone de Vere Beauclerk (16 August 1883 – 25 December 1954), died unmarried.
The Duke of St Albans died in May 1898, aged 58, and was succeeded in the dukedom by his only son from his first marriage, Charles.